"Let's skip the cafeteria today and have dinner at the Wisteria Restaurant instead," Astrid said, her pink lips parting as she looked at Lyra, who was staring at her in a daze.
"Consider it a farewell for Lyra."
With the New Year less than a week away, Lyra was scheduled to leave the capital by carriage and return to her hometown to reunite with her parents.
Following the specific route Lyra would take, Astrid had arranged for a carriage to depart at noon the next day, with the return trip to be handled by Lyra herself.
After all, now that Lyra was a middle stage Grand Knight, she could easily fend off thieves or bandits, and even escape unscathed if surrounded by a dozen Apprentice-level mages.
To take it a step further, Lyra's hometown was located within the territory of the Iron-Blooded Grand Duke Charles, who placed great emphasis on maintaining order in his domain. Incidents like robbery or rape rarely occur, so Lyra's personal safety was practically assured.
